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Sunday, September 06, 2009 

Current mood:  sad
Category: Music

It is with great sadness we must announce that  Mickie Jones has died. He passed away today after a long and brave battle with liver cancer. He was loved by his family and friends and will be  missed. Please say a prayer for Mickie and his family.


The official press release is below.



Mickie Jones, original ANGEL bassist and founding member passed away in San Dimas, CA September 5, 2009 after a long battle with liver cancer. His family said he passed peacefully and beautifully.


Mickie performed on four ANGEL albums ‘Angel’, ‘Helluva Band’, ‘On Earth As It Is In Heaven’, and ‘An Anthology’. He toured extensively with ANGEL in the United States for several years including their infamous Japanese Tour. Before ANGEL he played in the rock group Bux which included guitarist Punky Meadows (ANGEL) and singer Ralph Morman (Joe Perry Project and Savoy Brown). Bux released one album on Capitol Records ‘We Come To Play’ in 1976. Both Jones and Meadows were asked to join the New York Dolls but declined. After leaving ANGEL he formed the LA band Empire and was the lead singer. Empire included drummer Steve Riley (LA Guns). Over the years he became interested in film production and would later work in the Hollywood film industry.


Condolences may be sent to mickiejonesrip@aol.com. Services have not been made at this time.

INDEPENDENT SOUND

 
R.I.P. MICKIE !!!!!  ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN !!!!
 
Posted by INDEPENDENT SOUND on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 7:32 AM
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Bass Driver

 
May he rest in peace.

 
Posted by Bass Driver on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 7:32 AM
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ROSEANN

 
THANXX JR..FOR POSTING ...
 
Posted by ROSEANN on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 7:32 AM
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Joseph Benjamin

 
Thanks for all the Great tunes Mickie, See you on the other side...

 
Posted by Joseph Benjamin on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 7:32 AM
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nathan

 
Truly sorry to hear this....
-Nathan-
 


 
Posted by nathan on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 7:33 AM
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derek
derek sakai

 
R.I.P. Mickie...

 
Posted by derek on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 7:33 AM
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Richard G
Richard Galbraith

 
Very sorry to hear the news but knew that he had been ill and hoping Mickie has now found a peacefull place.......
 
Posted by Richard G on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 7:33 AM
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DV8

 
Sad news indeed....God Bless His Soul...........
 
Posted by DV8 on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 7:33 AM
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Rick
Rick Reese

 
Very sad....

 
Posted by Rick on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 7:33 AM
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andy
andy criss

 
THIS IS VERY SAD NEWS

 
Posted by andy on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 7:33 AM
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Cherie Currie
Cherie Currie

 
I'll miss your phone calls Mickie... even though they were at all hours of the morning.
RIP darling.
Cherie

 
Posted by Cherie Currie on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 5:16 PM
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Richie

 
So sad to hear that he was a awesome bass player and great pearson RIP dude
 
Posted by Richie on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 5:16 PM
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Dan Laudo

 
Rest in Peace, Mickie.  Among the angels now.

 
Posted by Dan Laudo on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 5:17 PM
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SAC!

 
I am saddened by the news of his passing. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. I am glad we have the music, and memories of the joy he brought to so many. May he rest in peace.

 
Posted by SAC! on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 5:17 PM
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Daniel

 
Rest comfortably now.... old friend.
 
Posted by Daniel on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 5:17 PM
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Linehouse

 
R.I.P. Mickie. / Jonas
 
Posted by Linehouse on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 5:17 PM
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herb
herb wilson

 
I'm sorry to hear of Mickie's passing...he'll live on in my memories holding down that giant bass sound...onto the new and eternal Jeruselam..see you there Mickie....
 
Posted by herb on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 5:17 PM
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Kahuna Ma Tata

 
RIP brother!

 
Posted by Kahuna Ma Tata on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 5:17 PM
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R-B Fotogrufie-Bobby
Robert E Brown II

 
Sad news, RIP Mickie. 

 
Posted by R-B Fotogrufie-Bobby on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 5:17 PM
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Lou/Realm

 
very sad news...wiill be missed by many. the ANGEL albums are classics.......
 
Posted by Lou/Realm on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 9:21 PM
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Johnny Roxx

 
Rest in peace Mickie. You rocked the world and then some!
 
Posted by Johnny Roxx on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 9:21 PM
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Bethdeth WiLDHEART

 
Peace be with you.

 
Posted by Bethdeth WiLDHEART on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 9:21 PM
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Matt
Matt King

 
That's very sad news.

R.I.P. Mickie.

 
Posted by Matt on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 9:21 PM
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Jöhnny Böy Angel™
Johnny Angel

 
You wil be missed Mickie.  I will spin Rock N' Rollers in your honor today.  Thank you for the great music and contributions.
Joe from Chicago

 
Posted by Jöhnny Böy Angel™ on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 9:21 PM
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Star-n-MYnd
Gordon Dale Mathis

 
RIP Mickie...thanks for the music.
 
Posted by Star-n-MYnd on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 1:33 AM
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PLAYGROUND

 
What can I say that has not already been said... I'm totally sad but at the same time I'm happy... Happy that he is with GOD... I've loved the music of ANGEL and the band it seems like my whole life... And to hear about MICKIE passing is just another thing that tells me that there is a bigger picture in life from I make of it... At any rate, please oh LORD, look over MICKIE in heaven... Comfort his family, friends, fans and old band mates from the pain that they must be enduring... Bless you all who read this...

 
Posted by PLAYGROUND on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 10:03 AM
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KGS

 
Dear Mickie.....
I am so shocked and in deep sorrow about
you pass.
 
As you told me, I thought you were very
healthy all  this time, and I didn't know
that you were sick.
 
I'm sorry that I couldn't make your dream come
true to bring back you to Japan for shows.
 
Thanks for calling me over all these times...and
friendship for all those years, and I will never forget
the strange place we've met...nearly 30 yrs ago.

You are such friendly, kind, gentle person.
I'll miss you and love you forever, my friend.

My deepest condolences goes to Mickie's family.

Keep rockin' in the heaven as an angel!

I will not say good-by.
We'll meet again somewhere.
My love to you,

KGS AKA Ginger

 
Posted by KGS on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 10:03 AM
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KGS

 
Dear Mickie.....
I am so shocked and in deep sorrow about
you pass.
 
As you told me, I thought you were very
healthy all  this time, and I didn't know
that you were sick.
 
I'm sorry that I couldn't make your dream come
true to bring back you to Japan for shows.
 
Thanks for calling me over all these times...and
friendship for all those years, and I will never forget
the strange place we've met...nearly 30 yrs ago.

You are such friendly, kind, gentle person.

I'll miss you and love you forever, my friend.
My deepest condolences goes to Mickie's family.

Keep rockin' in the heaven as an angel!
I will not say good-by.
We'll meet again somewhere.

My love to you,
KGS AKA Ginger

 
Posted by KGS on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 10:03 AM
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MELVILLE

 
Very sad news indeed.  Mickie, my guess is that you will find that it is "in Heaven as it could never be on Earth."  R.I.P, my friend.
 
Posted by MELVILLE on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 10:03 AM
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Roberto Lombardi

 
I'm very sad... Another one of my heroes has passed.  RIP Mickie and thanks for the music and the musical influence.
 
Posted by Roberto Lombardi on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 7:29 PM
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Bacherrocks

 
MR MICKIE JONES & FAMILY"

My Deepest condolences in this time of Need" I will say & prayer,
And remember Mickie like he always was, A True Rock-n-Roll Star, With his prescence Not only
did he shine,But made everyone round him Shine as well,May you Rest in Peace"For now your
pain is over & know that us left here will always hear & sing your phrase, Your Rockin friend
Forever, a partner in Crime,We shared the same weapon of choice and I will forever wave your
banner proudly.

                                                                          Sincere Condolences
                                                                                 JB BasSlayer


 
Posted by Bacherrocks on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 7:30 PM
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Terry Lee Bolton Is On iTunes

 
We Love Mickie... God Speed...

 


 
Posted by Terry Lee Bolton Is On iTunes on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 6:30 PM
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Don

 
RIP my brother.  You are now an eternal Angel!

 
Posted by Don on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 6:30 PM
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Antonio Garza
Efriam Antonio Garza

 
This is very sad news, really sad.  God Bless him and all the guys in the Angel family.

 
Posted by Antonio Garza on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 - 4:35 AM
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Fred
Fred Drummond

 
RIP Mickie. Rest in Peace.
 
Posted by Fred on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 - 4:35 AM
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Blackie

 

I am very saddened to learn that Mickie has passed away. My deepest condolences go out to his family and dear friends.

 

As a kid in the 70’s, my first look at Angel was in a Hit Parader that a friends mom brought home, and my first listen…was their debut album. Wow! Never had I heard anything like that, or seen men like that!

 

A few years ago I was blessed to have connected with Mickie, via the great social equalizer, Myspace. We spent hours and hours gabbing on the phone, Mickie telling me about how he grew up, his idols, and the rock’n’roll lifestyle that consumed him. And subsequently, his ongoing attempt to keep on moving forward with his life, regardless the struggle.

 

I am ever so grateful the universe brought Mickie and I together as friends allowing me to learn some important and positive things from such a creative, and precious soul.

Blessed be,

B


 
Posted by Blackie on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 - 4:36 AM
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Metalin' Mary

 
So sorry to hear this. Why is everyone dying of cancer anyway?
 
Posted by Metalin' Mary on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 9:33 PM
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Roger
Roger Bolin

 
I am very sad to learn that Mickie Jones had passed away. I was (am!) a big ANGEL fan. I saw them live in Shreveport, Louisiana many years ago (opening for Aerosmith). I have never forgot how much I enjoyed that show. Rest in peace Mr. Jones ... you will be missed, but never forgotten!
 
Posted by Roger on Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 4:13 AM
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Joey Hughes

 
As a long time Angel fan...this breaks my heart..my condolence to the family, everyone say a prayer to a true Angel.
 
Posted by Joey Hughes on Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 4:14 AM
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KISSMike

 
Very sorry to her this news, I just recieved your accepted friend request. Peace to his family and band-mates... Thanks for his works, and music talent.
 
Posted by KISSMike on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 7:04 PM
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BARAN

 
ONE OF THE GREATS . REST IN PEACE .
 
Posted by BARAN on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 7:04 PM
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Anthony
Anthony Stahl

 
R.I.P Mickey......Saw you at the Palladium in NYC way back when
 
Posted by Anthony on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 7:04 PM
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J.R.

 
Mickie Bless your soul,

My thoughts & Prayers go out to the Jones Family as well.


 
Posted by J.R. on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 4:20 PM
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HUGO BENITEZ

 
R.I.P. MICKIE ..

 
Posted by HUGO BENITEZ on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 4:20 PM
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Michael Parkinson

 
You'll be missed Mickie!!! My condolences to the family.
 
Posted by Michael Parkinson on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 4:20 PM
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VICE SQUAD - PAUL

 
Very sad. 
A real Rock n Roll Angel is in heaven !
God Bless Ya Mickie 


 
Posted by VICE SQUAD - PAUL on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 5:12 PM
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Desdinova
Wil Morgan

 
Hi,
I was listening to the "boneyard" today and one of your songs came on. It brought back a lot of memories. I was a big fan back in the 70s and 80s. I still have a sticker from one of their shows in Detroit on the wall in my workshop. So to find out that Mickie just recently passed away is very sad. But then we can rejoice in the fact that he is with our Lord now.
Wil

 
Posted by Desdinova on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 5:51 AM
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umbOzzy

 
I knew the Hard Rock universe in the 1975 through KISS and ANGEL songs. Thank you for this Mickie. Rock On in heaven and forever!

 
Posted by umbOzzy on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 5:51 AM
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